"Gold" is the third single by Australian musician Chet Faker from his debut studio album, Built on Glass (2014). The song was released in Australia as a digital download on 2 June 2014, by Future Classic. It was voted number seven on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2014.[1] The song was scored for the "New MacBook – Reveal" video during the Apple Watch Event on 9 March 2015.
| "Gold" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Chet Faker | ||||
| from the album Built on Glass | ||||
| Released | 2 June 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–14 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:45 | |||
| Label | Future Classic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nick Murphy | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Murphy | |||
| Chet Faker singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Gold" on YouTube | ||||
The song was shortlisted for Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2015.[2]
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Gold" was first released on YouTube on 12 August 2014 at a total length of four minutes and nineteen seconds.[3] The video was directed by Hiro Murai and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. The skating and camera shots are done using practical effects created by driving down a road near Acton, California, shot in one night between sunset and sunrise.[4] Post production consisted of stitching together a total of four shots to look continuous.[5] The roller skaters featured in the video are Candice Heiden, April Corley, and Appelusa McGlynn.[6]
Live performances
editFaker performed "Gold" live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 7 January 2015, marking his first performance on the American television talk show.[7]
Track listing
editCharts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 40 |
| Australian Independent Singles (AIR)[10] | 5 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[11] | 51 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 32 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[8] | 2 June 2014 | Digital download | Future Classic |
See also
edit- Video for 1980 song Skateaway by Dire Straits featured one female roller-skater
References
edit- ^ Willis, Charlotte (27 January 2015). "Chet Faker takes out Triple J Hottest 100 2014". News.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "APRA's Shortlist Of The Top Aussie Songs Of 2014 Is Hereng of the Year!". Music Feeds. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ ChetFakerVEVO (August 12, 2014). "Chet Faker – Gold (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ "Roller Skater Candice Heiden Talks Filming Chet Faker Gold Music Video". YouTube. November 7, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Gottlieb, Steven (September 8, 2014). "Loud Visionaries: Director Hiro Murai and Creating "Gold"". Video Static. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ^ Accomplished Skaters Featured in Chet Faker’s Gold Music Video Kevin Dennison, September 16, 2014
- ^ Bennett, Lachlan (9 January 2015). "Ellen DeGeneres has her 'favourite new artist' Chet Faker perform on Ellen". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Gold – Single by Chet Faker". iTunes Store. Australia: Apple. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Chet Faker – Gold". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 14 Jul 2014". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ "Chet Faker – Gold" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Chet Faker Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Chet Faker – Gold". Music Canada. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
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